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A Jewish charity boss who was cancelled for "Islamophobic" posts has just won a major court battle, getting his trustee ban overturned in a huge win for free speech and a major slap-down for the Charity Commission.
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international / anti-capitalism Monday December 01, 2003 - 22:17 by dunk
In debt analysis of the mechanisms of the WTO etc
Analysis of what happened in cancun

speakers:
Chien Yen Goh, Third World Network
Micheal from trocaire and trade matters
Jean summers, debt and development coalition Ireland (facilitator of final plenary at irish social forum

When: Saturday 29 November 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: Wynn's Hotel, Abbey St. Dublin 2.

@ 40 people attended ... read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media Monday December 01, 2003 - 21:34 by dunk   text 2 comments (last - tuesday december 02, 2003 - 13:55)
for one day only the hugely powerful play "may our faces haunt you" was put on, yesterday in the focus theatre at 3pm and 8 pm- both shows were followed by heated discussion..

it is essential this story gets told ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday December 01, 2003 - 14:45 by David   text 107 comments (last - thursday december 11, 2003 - 18:13)
At the Labour Youth conference held in Nenagh over the weekend, delegates voted to re-adopt the starry plough as the official emblem of Labour Youth. The decision was symbolic of a general move towards the left by Labour Youth over the last number of years. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday December 01, 2003 - 09:39 by Altanta Business Chronicle   text 10 comments (last - wednesday december 03, 2003 - 11:47)
The Coca-Cola Co. is trying to stop a boycott of its products that has been spreading across Ireland for the past month and becoming more visible on college campuses in the United States. ... read full story / add a comment
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national / anti-war / imperialism Sunday November 30, 2003 - 15:56 by Dominic Carroll   image 1 image
Anti-war activist jailed for 60 days for Shannon Airport protest
Fintan Lane began a 60-day prison sentence on Wednesday 26th November for his refusal to pay a €750 fine for protesting at Shannon Airport.
What You Can Do To Support Fintan Lane

• Flypost the "Release Fintan Lane" poster available for download at http://www.irishantiwar.org (posters will also be available for collection at the Shannon Blockade on Saturday 6th December).
• Organise a statement of support/call for release from trade union branches, from branches of political organisations in your area, from councillors, from student unions, from campaigning groups, from anti-war groups, or from any other group/organisation/individual you think might add their voice to the call for Fintan’s release. Already, the Cork Trades Council, the Irish Anti-War Movement and Joe Higgins TD have called for the release of Fintan Lane. We need to add to this list ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday November 29, 2003 - 11:34 by Davy Carlin   text 11 comments (last - tuesday march 30, 2004 - 18:03)
The ARN are to organise a number of visual events in the coming time while also working various other strategies to rise the issue of racism and racist attacks. ... read full story / add a comment
antrim / anti-war / imperialism Saturday November 29, 2003 - 11:15 by Davy Carlin   text 8 comments (last - saturday january 10, 2004 - 17:52)
On a wet miserable Friday night about 70 protesters braved the elements to 'welcome' Tim Collins. Trade unionists who had played the leading role in the days mass walkouts of civil servants joined other anti war activists at Queens University. ... read full story / add a comment
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday November 29, 2003 - 10:46 by Davy Carlin   text 20 comments (last - wednesday december 03, 2003 - 15:54)
NIPSA ,s largest branch {BRANCH 8} walked out yesterday in 'unoffical action' against the imposing of a pay deal. Branch 8 were then given solidarity by other Nipsa colleagues from around Belfast ... read full story / add a comment
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dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Saturday November 29, 2003 - 01:49 by Dave   text 2 comments (last - monday december 01, 2003 - 13:02)   image 3 images
The people protesting here today, have come together to demonstrate their opposition to the Bin Charges and draw attention to the Dublin Wide Campaign of opposition to this unjust Double Tax. ... read full story / add a comment
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international / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday November 29, 2003 - 00:40 by Thomas   text 2 comments (last - wednesday december 03, 2003 - 15:48)   image 1 image
Brian McCarvill is a radical social prisoner who was recently involved in taking the Oregon Department of Corrections to court challenging their censorship and rejection of anarchist publications for prisoners with his cell mate Rob Thaxton. By winning the court case he forced the Oregon prison system to allow anarchist materials into its prisons.
Brian (51) has terrible problems with his health and following his victory in the court case, he is being punished by the authorities for taking a stand. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Friday November 28, 2003 - 21:06 by Dominic Carroll   text 6 comments (last - sunday november 30, 2003 - 15:22)
Fintan Lane began a 60-day prison sentence on Wednesday 26th November for his refusal to pay a €750 fine for protesting at Shannon Airport. He is in Limerick Prison and is in good form. Letters can be sent to him at Limerick Prison, Mulgrave Street, Limerick. Visits are being co-ordinated by Joe Moore and Dominic Carroll of the Cork Anti-War Campaign; prisoners are limited to 2 visits a week, so please phone 087 1258325 if you wish to visit Fintan. ... read full story / add a comment
international / politics / elections Friday November 28, 2003 - 15:19 by checking your fingernails regularly   text 15 comments (last - sunday may 21, 2006 - 11:38)
Your "on the case, trusty, to the point, sharpening the same, intrepid, commentater of all things concerning how spanish and english state structures and institutions do their thing" reports... ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Friday November 28, 2003 - 15:15 by James McKenna   text 24 comments (last - thursday march 30, 2006 - 13:01)
Derek Mooney 33 , a single man from Blackrock county Dublin died today while serving with the United Nations' peace enforcement mission in Liberia. Another soldier is being treated onboard an Irish navy ship offshore, for injuries sustained in what was described as a "road accident." ... read full story / add a comment
depleted uranium kills and keeps on killing
international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday November 27, 2003 - 19:04 by dunk   text 8 comments (last - wednesday june 30, 2010 - 22:08)   image 1 image
please watch film on link and get more to watch
DO something to stop this

there have been already 3 nuclear wars with massive horrific results
1991 - IRAQ
1999 - SERBIA
2003 - IRAQ ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Thursday November 27, 2003 - 18:38 by Food Not Bombs   text 5 comments (last - monday december 01, 2003 - 01:27)
Keith Mc Henry, the co founder of Food Not Bombs is due to visit Ireland next week as part of his Drop Bush Not Bombs tour. ... read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections Thursday November 27, 2003 - 18:20 by Sean   text 82 comments (last - wednesday december 03, 2003 - 16:15)
Jim Barbour South Belfast { SP} 0.489% 167 votes
Thomas Black East Belfast {SP} 0.595% 176 votes ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Thursday November 27, 2003 - 16:32 by Roughan Mac Namara
Focus Ireland Chief Executive Declan Jones is the external expert for Day 4 (Thur Nov 27th) of Merchants Quay Ireland’s week-long Dealing with Homelessness campaign. The 4th day of the campaign is highlighting issues facing families, children and young people. Each day of the campaign has highlighted different issues including the relationship between homelessness and drug and alcohol use. Mr. Jones said: “I support the many issues raised by this campaign. One of the problems we’ve found is that people with addiction problems are being forced into a position where they’re stuck sleeping rough on the streets because of the lack of suitable accommodation and services. This means they quickly become further marginalized and stuck in a vicious circle of substance abuse and homelessness.” ... read full story / add a comment
Fintan Lane, 60 Days in Limerick Prison
cork / anti-war / imperialism Thursday November 27, 2003 - 15:42 by redjade   text 9 comments (last - saturday november 29, 2003 - 13:55)   image 1 image
{ interview, audio & photo by redjade }
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Support Fintan Lane Website
http://www.freewebs.com/fintanlane

Subscribe to Fintan Lane Solidarity News
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FintanLaneNews ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday November 27, 2003 - 14:15 by James McKenna   text 9 comments (last - wednesday january 05, 2005 - 19:25)   image 1 image
During a speech in London Lord Justice Steyn described the treatment of prisoners at the US Naval base at Guantanamo bay , Cuba as, "a monsterous failure of justice."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/3238624.stm ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Thursday November 27, 2003 - 10:34 by IAWM activist   text 21 comments (last - friday november 28, 2003 - 15:21)
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